Arlington (WBAP/KLIF News) – About a dozen riders were rescued from a roller coaster that had come to a stop Friday at Six Flags Over Texas. Shock Wave faces Interstate 30 on the north end of the park.
Six Flags says the ride’s computer system identified a problem during the initial climb.
“In an abundance of caution, it stopped the ride in the safest location,” says Six Flags’ Sharon Parker.
Riders were forced to walk down a 45 degree ramp. Park employees walked with each person.
“If they wanted their hand to be held, then they did that,” Parker says. “Otherwise, they had a team member who was in close proximity.”
Riders spent about 30 minutes sitting on the roller coaster. Parker says the crew trains for situations where they will have to clear a ride.
“Our team places great emphasis on times when we have to go through situations like this to make sure our guests feel as comfortable as they can be during an unnerving situation,” she says.
No one was injured. Six Flags Over Texas is now trying to identify what caused the computer system to stop the ride.
